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Baked Apple Cheesecake

Baked Apple Cheesecake

A creamy cheesecake on a cinnamon graham crust, topped with skillet cooked apples, an oat streusel, and caramel sauce.
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Prep Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 510 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Medium skillet
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs about 10 full sheets
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup for the crust and 3/4 cup for the filling
  • 13 tbsp unsalted butter 6 tbsp melted for the crust, 1 tbsp for the apples, and 6 tbsp melted for the streusel
  • 16 oz cream cheese two 8 ounce packages, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 medium baking apples peeled and diced, about 3 cups
  • 10 tbsp light brown sugar 2 tbsp for the apples and 1/2 cup for the streusel
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon for the apples and 1/2 teaspoon for the streusel
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Make the crust. Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. Stir the crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 6 tablespoons melted butter, press into a 9 inch springform pan, and chill while you work.
  • Cook the apples. Saute the apples in 1 tablespoon butter with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for 6 to 8 minutes until just tender. Cool slightly.
  • Mix the filling. Beat the cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth, add the vanilla, then beat in the eggs one at a time on low speed. Pour over the crust.
  • Add the apples and streusel. Spoon the apples over the filling. Mix the oats, flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 6 tablespoons melted butter into clumps and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake. Set the pan on a baking sheet and bake 50 to 60 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  • Cool and chill. Cool in the pan for 1 hour, chill at least 4 hours, then drizzle with caramel and slice into 12 wedges.

Notes

Substitutions: Plain graham crumbs plus 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon work for the crust. Pears can replace the apples.
Tips: Soften the cream cheese for an hour and mix on low to avoid cracks.
Storage: Refrigerate covered for up to 4 days, or freeze slices for up to 1 month.
Keyword Baked Apple Cheesecake, Cream Cheese, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Granny Smith Apples, Old Fashioned Oats